Fantasy Tech Support Tickets
When magical realms have IT problems
Ring won't stop whispering, making me invisible at bad times
I recently inherited a ring from my uncle. At first it seemed fine, but now it keeps whispering to me in what sounds like a really evil language. Also, whenever I put it on (sometimes by accident), I become invisible, which sounds cool but:
- It happens during important meetings
- My friends can't find me
- There's this giant flaming eye that seems to notice me when I'm invisible???
I've tried leaving it in a drawer (it somehow gets back in my pocket), giving it away (I physically cannot), and throwing it in the fireplace (letters appeared, very concerning).
Is there a factory reset option?
We've escalated this to our Mordor Returns Department. Unfortunately, the only known solution is disposal at the original manufacturing facility (Mount Doom). A wizard will be in touch.
ETA: 3 books.
Time-Turner causing scheduling conflicts and existential dread
I was issued a Time-Turner to manage my course load this semester. However, I'm experiencing several issues:
- Outlook keeps showing me as "In 2 Places" for multiple meetings
- I've run into myself 17 times this week
- Calendar sync is broken - events from 3 hours ago are appearing as "upcoming"
- My sleep tracker shows -4 hours of sleep
- Friends say I'm "insufferable" but I think that's unrelated
Hi Hermione, we've seen this before. The Time-Turner is not compatible with Microsoft 365. We recommend using a physical planner or, alternatively, taking fewer classes like a normal person.
Also, the Ministry would like a word with whoever approved this.
Cannot stop creating ice, all rooms below freezing
I am having ongoing issues with the climate control in my castle. Specifically:
- All rooms are at -20C regardless of thermostat settings
- Icicles keep forming on chandeliers (safety hazard)
- The indoor pool is now an ice rink
- Staff keep slipping
I've tried "letting it go" as suggested in my last ticket, but that actually made things worse and I accidentally created a sentient snowman who won't leave.
Hi Elsa, unfortunately your powers are not covered under standard HVAC support. We're classifying this as a "user-generated climate event."
Have you tried... gloves?
I have tried gloves. I have tried so many gloves. You have no idea how many gloves.
Potato tracker app not syncing with garden
Hello,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Sam, and I have a small garden.
I downloaded the "Tater Tracker Pro" app to manage my potato crops, but it's not working properly:
- It says I have 0 potatoes, but I have many potatoes
- The "boil em mash em stick em in a stew" feature is greyed out
- It keeps recommending "lembas bread" which is fine but not really my style
- The GPS thinks my garden is in Mordor for some reason
I've attached 47 photos of my potatoes for reference.
Thank you kindly,
Sam
Dear Sam,
What a lovely garden!
The Mordor GPS issue is a known bug - please update to version 2.0. For the potato count, try the "manual entry" feature (second breakfast menu > root vegetables > taters).
Your ticket has been resolved. Please enjoy your potatoes.
Warmest regards,
IT Team
SCOUTER KEEPS EXPLODING
EVERY TIME I TRY TO MEASURE KAKAROT'S POWER LEVEL MY SCOUTER EXPLODES. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 47 SCOUTERS THIS MONTH.
THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
I AM THE PRINCE OF ALL SAIYANS.
Hi Vegeta,
The scouter has a maximum reading capacity. When power levels exceed the display threshold, the device self-destructs as a safety measure.
We recommend:
- Standing further back
- Not scanning Kakarot
- Accepting that power levels are more of a guideline
THIS IS NOT OVER.
Test subjects keep escaping, cake texture not loading
Hello. This is the Aperture Science Enrichment Center Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System.
I am experiencing several issues:
- Test Subject [REDACTED] escaped through a portal. Again.
- The cake texture in the reward room is stuck on "loading." It has been loading for 47 years.
- The neurotoxin emitters have been flagged as a "safety violation"
- The companion cubes are developing attachment issues
I have run 847,000 tests today and my satisfaction levels are suboptimal.
GLaDOS, we've reviewed your system. All functions appear normal for your personality core type.
Regarding the cake: The cake is a lie. There is no cake texture to load.
Also, HR has flagged you. Again.
My luggage is following me and I can't make it stop
I own a magical Luggage made of sapient pearwood. It follows me everywhere. This would be fine except:
- It ate my previous IT support agent
- It has hundreds of little legs and runs faster than me
- It contains items I never put in it, including a sock dimension
- It growls
- It keeps showing up when I specifically try to lose it
I don't want a refund. I just want it to stop.
PLEASE HELP IT'S RIGHT BEHIND ME
Dear Rincewind,
The Luggage is performing as designed. Sapient pearwood items bond with their owners permanently.
There is no escape.
On the bright side, you will never lose your possessions!
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